Purchasing Officer

**Develop your career in a global organisation**:

- **Support exciting Defence contracts**:

- **Join us on our journey of significant growth**

**About the role**

The LNIDS Purchasing Officer will be responsible for conducting urgent and high priority procurement activities in support of NSM for both services and materials within our Landing Helicopter Dock program. Based in Garden Island, the role will work closely with the logistic coordinator and various stakeholders to ensure urgent and high priority materials and services are available for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. The role will oversee the tracking and coordination of materials and services to support defect rectification. Responsibilities could include:

- Work as directed in the raising of urgent and high priority purchase orders and expediting delivery;
- Monitor and action requests through the LNIDS system;
- Working with the customer manage calibration and test equipment, when required;
- Under the direction of the Purchasing Lead engage with members of the Engineering and Maintenance teams in understanding the stores and material requirements for future ships availabilities or defect rectification;
- Engage collaboratively with all suppliers and stakeholders that are members of the NSM Supply Chain to ensure a smooth and efficient procurement process and always providing clear and accurate communication; and
- Ensure all procurement Information systems are accurate and the data contained in the systems is well maintained.

**About you**

Your exceptional communication skills will allow you to build strong working relationships with a variety of stakeholders at all levels. You have the ability to work autonomously and pride yourself on your ability to organise and prioritise demands and multiple, shifting priorities. You thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment and maintain composure under pressure. You will have a passion for the Defence industry and possess the following:

- Australian Citizen with Defence security clearance (or the ability to obtain)
- Previous procurement experience;
- Experience and understanding in the use of MILIS, LNIDS, SAP and other ERP systems;
- Previous experience working in the Defence Industry, specifically in ship repair or sustainment;
- Experience in effective supply chain relationships;
- Proficient skills in computers: MS Word, Excel, Outlook.

**What we offer you**
- Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
- We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;
- We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
- You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
- Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
- You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day.

**Who we are**

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

- Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
- Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
- Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
- Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

This position will work within our subsidiary Naval Ship Management (NSM), which provides asset management solutions to the Australian maritime sector. Working closely with supply chain partners, NSM provides cost-effective and responsive solutions that optimise the availability, capability, and seaworthiness of critical maritime assets. NSM supports assets across the Royal Australian Navy’s fleet - most notably the Anzac Class Frigates as a member of the Warship Asset Management Agreement (WAMA) and the